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5 Tips for Leading the Commuter Generation

What is a church to do in ministering to people when their time is limited?

“Our Children Don’t Get Anything Out of the Service”: Worship as Training for Life

I have a six year old. Truth be told, if we would let him, he would sit in front of the television for...

We Have A New Papa

“Don’t call God “Papa” or “Daddy”!  Just don’t!” Those were the anger-drenched words I heard.   I heard the words, but I didn’t understand why calling God...

Pleasure Is the Measure of Your Treasure

by Jon Bloom   No one puts it as bluntly as Blaise Pascal in his Pensées: All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different...

Mega, Missional, and Ministry

Can mega churches be missional? Well, it depends on who you ask. I've had this conversation many times-- it seems that many think that ...

Serving God in the Family Business

An interview with William Franklin Graham IV regarding the realities of Christian ministry.

The Most Powerful Quality of a Leader

If you want to be a leader of leaders, you must believe in others.

More Layoffs at Focus on the Family

Conservative group Focus on the Family laid off 49 more workers last week due to decreased donations.

4 Jobs of All Great Leaders

Great leaders always multiply value in the lives of others by giving away their leadership.

Report: Internet Giants Block Faith-Based Content

A new report by the National Religious Broadcasters says the largest Internet sites such as Google, Facebook, and Apple regularly block Christian content and refuse to accept faith-based advertising.

Two Quick Things For Leaders Who Want To Go To The Next Level

#1 – My post last week on “10 Signs You Are Close To A Burnout/Meltdown” really hit a cord with everyone.  It is...

Are You a Quitter?

My friend Jon Acuff from Stuff Christians Like recently released a new book called Quitter. Though the book is written to encourage and...

Sun Stand Still Day…One Year Later

One year ago Wednesday, I did the unthinkable to celebrate the release of my first book, Sun Stand Still—I preached half a year’s worth...

More on Robertson Versus Robertson and Why We Should Speak Up

In last Friday's post, I contrasted Robertson McQuilkin’s dedication to care for his wife Muriel, stricken with Alzheimer’s, to Pat Robertson’s cruel answer to...

Sermon: To Save The World

To Save The World “13 No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man. 14 Just as Moses lifted up...

Church Journeys: James River Assembly

A while back, I started sharing my experiences at different churches where I might speak. People seemed to find it interesting to learn about...

How Is the Cross of Jesus Your Joy?

John Piper from 1995: Test yourself. What is your mindset? Do you begin with God and his rights and goals? Or do you begin...

What I Would or Wouldn’t Do Again if I Were Planting a Church

Perhaps it is because I am in my second church plant, but some of the most frequent questions I receive come from church...

7 Critical Abilities Senior Leaders Must Have

Ron Edmondson recommends an inventory of vital skills every leader needs. Do you have them?

True and False Burnout: Are You Deceived?

When they said anyone is susceptible to burnout, I thought what most people think: anyone but me.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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